Poker Finally Coming to Florida

Posted on November 15, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist gave the Seminole Tribe of Florida the rights to offer high stakes Black Jack and Poker at their casinos in exchange for a cut of the take.
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Bally's and Pechanga Ink Casino Deal

Posted on November 15, 2007

Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) announced today it has signed a sweeping contract with the award-winning Pechanga Resort & Casino to provide a complete slot accounting and casino management system solution, advanced bonusing technology and more than 3,600 iVIEW interactive player-communication displays for all of Pechanga's gaming machines.
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Valley View Casino's New Venture

Posted on November 15, 2007

As reported by the North County Times: "Valley View Casino officials announced this week they have formed a new business venture to develop and manage other casinos, putting it in the presence of larger, more established gambling companies.
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Frontier Casino Torn Down in Las Vegas

Posted on November 15, 2007

A mere five seconds after a flurry of fireworks ended early Tuesday morning, the Las Vegas Preservation Society did what it does best - pulverizing yet another legendary landmark.
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US Treasury Details Gambling Ban

Posted on November 15, 2007

As reported by the Associated Press: "The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve continue to finalize a new rule that would put the onus on banks to help crack down on online gambling by U.S. citizens, a Treasury official said Wednesday.
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Bodog Hits First Milestone Hand

Posted on November 15, 2007

Bodog Poker hit its first milestone hand the other day, dealing it's 980 millionth hand to players in its $4000 guaranteed tournament.
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Foxwoods Announces $55 Million Renovation

Posted on November 14, 2007

Foxwoods Resort Casino, North America’s largest resort casino located in Mashantucket, CT has announced a $55 million renovation project that will enhance both its culinary and retail offerings to guests.
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18 Arrested in Borgata Gambling Ring

Posted on November 14, 2007

Authorities say they've busted an illegal sports gambling ring run out of a poker room at an Atlantic City casino.
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MGM Grand Macau Slated to Open Next Month

Posted on November 14, 2007

The $1.25 billion MGM Grand Macau will open Dec. 18, marking the third grand opening of a new hotel-casino in the Chinese gaming enclave this year.
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Mike Vela Wins WPT Foxwoods

Posted on November 14, 2007

Mike Vela outlasted a stacked final table - with 2 former Foxwoods WPT champions - to take home the title and $1.7 million dollars.
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High Stakes Poker's Largest Cash Game Pot

Posted on November 13, 2007

Jamie Gold and Patrik Antonius clashed in the largest pot in the history of High Stakes Poker.
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Mohegan Sun Back in the Poker Business

Posted on November 13, 2007

Mohegan Sun's ill-fated move to shut down their poker room after Chris Moneymaker won the WSOP was a distaster. Now, they've re-opened a room with 12 tables... but no dealers.
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New Poker After Dark Features Poker Royalty

Posted on November 13, 2007

The newest Poker After Dark episode will feature poker's royalty; Gus Hansen, Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer, and Jennifer Harman.
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FullTilt.com To be Auctioned Off

Posted on November 13, 2007

The domain name FullTilt.com is set to be auctioned off after Full Tilt Solutions, a Pennsylvania based company, says the extra traffic their site receives is becoming a burden.
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The Mystery of "Tie53" on Full Tilt Poker

Posted on November 13, 2007

A player named Tie53 has come out of nowhere to re-energize the high stakes no limit holdem games on Full Tilt Poker. Nobody knows who he is or where he came from, but one thing's for sure: he loves to gamble.
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Final Table Set at WPT Foxwoods

Posted on November 12, 2007

The final table is set at the World Poker Finals in Foxwoods, and it includes two of the former WPT champions.
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Charles Rangel: "US is Wrong on Gambling"

Posted on November 12, 2007

The chairman of what is arguably the most powerful committee in the United States Congress has said the US government is wrong to withdraw its World Trade Organisation (WTO) gambling commitments.
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Council Bluffs Sees Drop in Casino Revenue

Posted on November 12, 2007

The Council Bluffs casinos face their first down year since 1996, when riverboats, slot machines and roulette were opened to gamblers at three locations.
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